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Hello, I’m close to buying a new Leica. Trying hard to make the right decision. All options remain on the table, but I’m leaning towards a SL2-S or SL3. I made the decision to go Leica about a year ago. At the time, I was excited. I thought it’d be easy. Little did I know. The good thing is: it’s been a year. I’ve used that time wisely, I hope, to consider a lot (reading posts, watching videos, and trying out different cameras). I’m almost there. But before I pull the trigger again (more about that in a moment), I’d love to get some input, so if you have any thoughts to share … I’m all ears! A little about me: I’ve got a good amount of life experience and been a photographer for many years. Over the past decades I’ve shot Nikon film cameras & different mirrorless cameras including Fuji, Sony and Ricoh. I enjoy shooting landscapes, city buildings and some street in the endless pursuit of creating photographic art. I have a passion for B&W. So much so that after nearly a year, I made the decision to purchase a “like new” Q2 Monochrom. Unfortunately, it had debris in the viewfinder that I found distracting so I returned it. The experience was a good one because it caused me think even deeper about my commitment level and what I really want. They say the Leica Q’s are the “gateway drug” in the Leica world and I now see why. Yeah, even after a very short time with one. I’m someone that would be very happy with a Monochrom only camera. I shoot 90% B&W (at least), and the ability shoot at night with very high ISO’s with a camera that doesn’t have a bayer filter, and noise that looks more filmic is a very attractive proposition. If I missed color, I could always carry my trust Ricoh GRIII I Ruled Out a Leica Q I’ve ruled out another Q camera for several reasons, with the biggest being that I’ve got some wonderful vintage lenses and want to use them on a Leica (rather than continue using them on my Sony I think). Maybe a M11 or M10 Monochrom? I thought an M11 monochrome … or maybe an M10? … was the answer but I’m not sure a rangefinder’s for me. I mean I LOVE the look. Truly. It’s … beautiful. But I love shooting fast lenses. The rangefinder focusing … nice … but when it comes to focusing some lenses like a f/0.95 or even f/1.2 on a rangefinder … I want an EVF for critical focus. Sure, there’s a great external EVF for the M11 … and I’d be fine with buying that if I needed to, but in my opinion, it kinda messes with the whole rangefinder aesthetic to have to put that on the hot shoe. Also, I’ve heard more than one person talk about their rangefinder’s going out of alignment - and needing to be sent back in for recalibration. I’ve also read about freezing issues some have said they’d experienced with their Leica M11’s on this forum. On top of that, I like to focus CLOSE sometimes (not macro but down to 3/4 or 1/2 a meter) with my vintage lenses … I’ve can do that with an adapter on my Sony A7RIVa with vintage m mount lenses that normally wouldn’t be able to focus that close but would not be able to do that when using them on a Leica M. That frankly is a big deal (for me). Leica SL-2S or SL3? So that’s led me to consider a Leica SL-2s or maybe a SL3? Pros: Ability to convert M lenses and focus close using M to CL adapters. Check Built-in beautiful EVF. Check. More affordable than a Leica M11 Monochrom - check No calibration needed. Cons: No monochrome sensor in sight. Sigh. It’s so … BIG!! The M11 looks so much more inviting. Big Red Dot & Big Leica in big white letters … sheesh! I so prefer the look of the monochrom cameras. Discreet. So tape it up and cover up the dot I guess is the solution there. Perhaps not the best for street? More suited for studio than street? In conclusion: At the end of the day - is a Leica SL2s and/or SL3 worth spending thousands of dollars more - or should I just stick with my 60 megapixel Sony A7R-IVa and call it a day? Has anyone upgraded from the SL2-s to the SL3 .. .and if so, was it worth it? And why? Has anyone owned both a Leica M10/M11 along with a Leica SL series camera and if so, which do you prefer and why? Anyone move from a Leica Monochrome camera to the SL line ? Any regrets? Thoughts and/or Recommendation would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Hi All SL-users! I have had my SL for some months and used mostly M-R lenses with the adapers and the 24-90 Zoom which covers most situations. The system is heavy, but once you get used to it, -you start wondering why not use lenses of your 645 cameras:)? I have the Contax 645 lenses and wonder if anyone has found suitable adapter to use these on the SL - even if the AF and some other functions might be lost? Some time back there were still companies which made tailor-made adapters, but I have learned that we are maybe past those times?;) However, there are individuals who are keen to solve problems and I remember someone making an AF-unit of Nikon's 16A-teleconverter, which was not that difficult after all... Even the Photokina exhibition might have revealed something on this front? So, -please, share any of your experience and of this topic? if there are any:)? br Hans

Dear all 9 months after my SL2-s developed an EVF problem (that was replaced by the factory within warranty in 2/12) it has now developed a jammed shutter. This makes me wonder about quality control. Has anyone had similar issues with their SL601 / SL2 / SL2-s? Any input is being appreciated.

I've just received Nissin's potato masher MG10 flash (Sony version). (The flash itself is not brand-specific; only the controller that shipped with the flash is.) The Sony version of the Nissan A10 commander works on camera triggering the MG10 on a Sony A73. And it looks like a great product (but be sure to order some 26550 Lion batteries to really unlock the power of the flash and avoid having to keep spare sets of 8 AAs around.) The Leica SCF-1 when paired with the MG10 will trigger the MG10 flash when the test button is pressed on the SCF-1 commander. So far, so good. But when the trigger is in the hotshoe, pressing the shutter on the SL or the CL does not fire the MG10. Nothing happens (thought the commander test button still fires the flash) Nothing wrong with the SCF-1 as Leica SF-60 flash works fine with the trigger. I suspect this is a firmware issue (either for the MG10 or for the Leica SCF-1). Before I pester Nissin, I want to ensure this isn't operator error. So, I am curious if anyone has successfully used the MG10 with the Leica SCF-1 controller placed in the hotshoe of an SL or CL? As I said, I know the flash is seen by the SCF-1, as the commander's test button does trigger the flash.

Tenere Sahara Niger SUMMILUX-M 21mm f/1.4 ASPH https://www.signsofafrica.com/ INSTA: bbcphil

Hallo zusammen, ich hoffe ihr könnt mir bei folgendem Problem weiterhelfen: Ich habe eine Leica SL und habe mir nun das Voigtländer 35mm 1.4 gekauft inklusive dem Leica M-Adapter L. Leider wird an meiner Kamera angezeigt, es sein ein "Kommunikationsfehler Objektiv" vorliegend. Die SL hat das neustes Betriebssystem installiert, ich habe die Profile durchprobiert und in den Einstellungen verschiedenste Punkte probiert. Als ein kleiner Hinweis, die SL, der Adapter und das Objektiv sind alles Originalwaren. Gibt es jemanden unter euch, der ein ähnliches Problem hatte und kann mir dabei helfen?

Anyone know of an aftermarket replacement eyecup or workaround for the Leica SL? Mine has had its plastic innards self-destruct and is peeling away, as you can see here. Leica Store Miami didn’t know of any solution other than sending to Leica USA for repair (yuck), and they usually take forever for anything.

Am 6. und 7. Oktober 2021 finden in einer Zusammenarbeit zwischen der Leica Akademie und der Leica Boutique Foto Walter in Tübingen die "Erlebnistage Leica SL-System" statt. Olaf Wolf, der Experte aus dem Hause Leica und das bekannte Foto-Walter-Team werden mit Rat, Tat und viel SL-/SL2-Equipment vor Ort zugegen sein. Zudem kam aus der Ferne die Anregung, sich mal wieder in Tübingen zu treffen. In kleiner Gruppe haben wir deshalb beschlossen, beides miteinander zu verbinden. Wir treffen uns am Mittwoch, den 6. Oktober 2021 um 17:00 Uhr bei Foto Walter im Laden. Anschließend gehen wir "beim Chinesen" essen. Dafür haben wir – einer alten Tradition folgend – das China Restaurant San Bao ausgesucht. Wie immer gilt: Neue Gesichter sind ebenso willkommen wie die üblichen Verdächtigen. (Wer beim Essen dabei sein möchte: Bitte zwecks Reservierungsplanung rechtzeitig Bescheid geben und bitte auch auf die aktuell gültigen Corona Regeln Gastronomie sowie einen entsprechenden Nachweis achten.) Und noch was: Foto Walter ist zur Zeit nur sehr schwer erreichbar, da direkt am Geschäft die Steinlachbrücke neu gebaut wird und daher nicht befahrbar ist. Wer drei Minuten laufen kann, parkt im Parkhaus Metropol und läuft dann bis zur Steinlachbrücke. Die Steinlach lässt sich an dieser Stelle jedoch nur über die neue, blaue, beheizbare Radbrücke überqueren. Da nach der Radbrücke zeitweise auch der Gehweg von der Wöhrdstraße zum Fotogeschäft gesperrt ist, führt der Weg nun entweder durch den Drogeriemarkt Müller oder die Passage an der Apotheke an der Friedrichstraße in die Friedrichstraße und dann direkt zum Laden. Alternativ über den Europaplatz am Hauptbahnhof vorbeifahren und dann Richtung Parkhaus. Wichtig ist, dass man vor (!!!) der Neckarbrücke, zwischen Restaurant Istanbul und Touristbüro (= Bürger- und Verkehrsverein Tübingen e. V. Tourist & Ticket-Center) rechts in die Wöhrdstraße zum Parkhaus am Neckar abbiegt (sonst isch over und der Weg durch Tübingens oft verstopftes Einbahnstraßensystem weit). Wenn man am Parkhaus ankommt, gestaltet sich der Weg wie oben beschrieben. (Vom Parkhaus aus führt auch eine Überführung direkt in den bereits erwähnten Drogeriemarkt Müller.) ... Bei zu viel Verwirrung einfach mich mobil anrufen. Nochmal für alle, die inzwischen vergessen haben, warum sie diesen Text lesen: Wir treffen uns am Mittwoch, den 6. Oktober um 17:00 Uhr beim Foto Walter in der Friedrichstraße 15 in Tübingen (Foto Walter bei Google Maps)

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Has anyone figured out a way to power the SL externally for extended time-lapse photography? Or should I simply use my EOS 5D mk IV instead (which I'd rather not do - love the look and performance of Leica 28/2.8 and 24/1.4 for night sky images)? Any thoughts? Thanks.

I recently was thrown off when shooting a location portrait with the sun behind my subject. The flare in the SL viewfinder made critical focusing or even viewing impossible. Shooting into the sun with its rim light effect on the hair is one of my go-to tricks in bright sunlight. It’s never been an issue with DSLRs. I’m thinking that because light is directly hitting the sensor in a mirrorless camera, this is an insurmountable problem. Has anyone experienced this?

Dear Leica Forum Comunity, i got my Leica Sl over 1 Year ago, and it might sound crazy, but i only used 3 EF-lenses Adapted to it. After some thinking, I decided to get some new glas, namly L mount glas. As much as i would love to get Leica lenses, i simply can not afford it. So i looked arround what i could use. I now come to a point were i have to make a decision. Is it more worth it to get Sigma glas, or more to get older R-lenses and adapt it to the SL. It would be great if someone could tell their experience using either of them on the SL Thanks for your replies Herbert

Hi, as you have probably read the "title" you might already have an idea what my Problem is, but im going to give you a bit of background story. I hope its goint to make it more understandable. So i got my leica SL 1-2 Years ago. Since then i have updated the Firmware some times, since the 3.4 Update, i didn't do any updates. So a few days ago, i updated it, and lets just say, it wasn't the smartest decision. It locked the MC-21 out (which previously worked), and also some other lenses, i borrowed from a friend also didn't work. So now, is there any way i can like downgrade it? I tried "updating" to an older version but i just got an error. Please, if someone knows a solution to the problem, i would be very glad to hear it THANKS in advance!!

The new firmware for L lenses is available, but won't install on my SL2... 🤪 https://en.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-SL/Leica-SL2-S/Firmware Direct link here https://en.leica-camera.com/content/download/196932/5259036/version/1/file/SLLens02.plf

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I love Tuscany in every season, but especially so in the fall or spring, when mist can transform the landscape & the mood of your photos completely. Sunrise on the hills, 1/40 sec., Leica SL, Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm, Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters. Tuscan Sunrise, 1/50 sec., Leica SL, Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm, Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters. Thank you for viewing and commenting, best regards Vieri

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The new Voigtländer Nokton 1,2/50mm arrived on monday and after some initial indoor tests I finally took it outdoors with the Leica SL. I have to say that I really like this lens. Wide open sharpness is good enough for me(I don't make huge prints and for portraits a little softness is sometimes more than welcome). Stopped down the lens is pin-sharp. Here some pictures from today, Leica SL/Nokton wide open

Missing being there, I dug out two oldies from my Leica SL days taken both in 2017 on the Isle of Skye. Both images taken with Leica SL< Voigtlander 15mm and Formatt-Hitech Firecrest filters. After a day of constant rain the skies opened, rewarding our perseverance with an amazing sunset at Elgol. 3 seconds exposure for this one: The iconic view at Neist Point, Isle of Skye, showcased in a different composition. ⁠This, on the other hand, is a 36 seconds exposure: Thank you for viewing, best regards Vieri

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So I recently bought preowned SL with the thought in mind that I want to built up lenses first over the next few years and then hop over to a current SL model probably SL3. I got plenty of M glas and will buy the Leica 24-90 sometime next year when I am back home in Germany. In the meantime, I am able to get the TL 18-56 at around 1100$ preowned alternatively Sigma 24-70 is in same range. I know with the crop in pixels the TL lens on the SL is a bit of a waste but am sensing that the TL lenses on Sl2 kinda megapixels are an epic low weight option. What to do? I know there are few threads on Sl18-56 but it doesnt seem that it ever really caught much interest. Sigma users seem happy but if I get a 24–90 anyhow does this make sense? Since the wide angles are on the map to appear do we think Leica would do a lower weight 24-70 themselves? Or is this to close to the 24-90? Cheers JK

Leica Camera has released a new firmware update for the Leica SL (Type 601): Compatibility with existing and upcoming lenses from L-Mount Alliance partners Improvement on compatibility with lenses that are equipped with a focus limiter switch. Improvement on compatibility with lenses that are equipped with an O.I.S. mode switch. Improvement on compatibility with lenses that are equipped with an aperture ring. Improvement on shutter lag in bright situations. Adapters firmware version is now shown in camera menu. Further improvement on compatibility with existing and upcoming lenses from L-Mount Alliance partners. Video performance Improved L-Log, which contains the latest developments on video post-production. Thus, SL and SL2 can be used with the same L-Log. » Leica SL Firmware 3.7 Download Page

Samburu Elder In The Time Of Corona Leica SL APO-Summicron-M 75 f/2 ASPH https://www.signsofafrica.com/

The magical atmosphere of a Tuscan sunrise, taken during a Workshop I led in Tuscany in November 2017. Leica SL, Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm and filters Formatt-Hitech Firecrest. Thank you for viewing, best regards Vieri